Luke Foley (1740 - 1801)

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Died 1801 at about age 61 in Elamsville, Patrick, Virginia, United States

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Luke had a brother Bartholomew, as is shown by the 1839 will of one of Bartholomew's grandsons, Bart Deweese, which identified Christopher Foley, son of Luke, as Bart Deweese's cousin.

1765 - Luke bought land in Mecklenburg Co., VA, which adjoined Pittsylvania [which included present day Henry and Patrick counties) to the east:

Mecklenberg Co. was just east of Halifax, east of Pitts., east of Henry, east of Patrick.

8 Jul 1765 - Luke Folio - Mecklenburg Co., VA - 398 acres purchased from William Wilkins for 22 pounds.

Nov 1767 - Both Luke and Bartholomew bought land in what later became Patrick Co., Virginia. At the time it was in Pittsylvania county:

[From researcher J.T. Foley] "Luke and Bart were brothers, they both claimed free land in the western territories of Virginia beginning in 1767 and continuing until 1768. Many of their claims are on adjoining pieces of property and as some of the claims and later deeds list the others' shared property line, they were definitely of the same generation. Luke was in Mecklenburg Co., VA as early as 1765, but both he and Bart bought land inland that later became Patrick Co., VA in 1767. Puppey Creek is in Patrick County. At the time of the land claim it was part of Pittsylvania, but as the settlements moved westward they split off counties from Pittsylvania. Henry County was formed from Pittsylvania in 1776, then Patrick was formed from Henry in 1791. So the Foley's weren't moving, the county names were changing where they were living as the state became organized in the western parts of Virginia."

Land entry book for Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, and Patrick Co., VA 1737-1770: 18 Nov 1767 - Luke Folice - 400 acres on branch of Puppy Creek adjoining lines of Barthol.w Folices' new survey at the lower end.

17?? - Luke Fowley - 400 acres beginning on his lines next Smiths River of his survey near Adam's order line.

17?? - Luke Fowley - 400 acres on Puppey Creek beginning about a mile above the mouth running up and down on both sides for quanity.

Jan 1779, Henry Co., VA - The first record of Luke and Mary in Henry Co. was when Luke took the oath of allegiance in Henry Co., VA in Jan 1779. Source: VA Hist. Magazine, p. 142.

They bought land in 1780 on Goblingtown Creek. They bought more land in 1781 and 1789 on Goblingtown and Sycamore Creeks and were next door neighbors to Luke's brother, Bartholomew and his wife Barbara:

Henry County Commonwealth's grants or patents: A 347 Bartley Foley 5 June 1780 171 On Sycamore Creek. E 587 Luke Foley 1 Sep 1780 146 On Goblingtown Creek E 906 Luke Foley 1 Feb 1781 176 On the waters of Great Sycamore Creek. E 907 Luke Foley 1 Feb 1781 346 On the waters of Goblingtown Creek, adjoining Adams' Order line. C 123 Luke Foley 1 Feb 1781 173 On the draughts of Goblingtown Creek.

A George Foley who may have been a son, nephew, or brother served in the Henry Co., VA militia in 1781 along with Luke's brother Bartholomew, in Capt Thomas Henderson's Company and in John Nevil's.

John Nevil's wife Sarah 25 Jul 1782 had land on the line of Luke Foley, Thomas Morrison, and a Ward. George Foley had been in Nevil's company in 1781.

The 1782 Henry County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List Name Tithes Slaves Horses Cattle Foley, Luke 1 -2 1 1

The 1782 Henry County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List Luke Foley 1 tithable 0 slaves 2 horses 11 cattle

X 109 Charles Barnard 2 Dec 1785 360 On Sycamore Creek, adjoining Luke Foley.

529 Bartlett Foley 2 Dec 1785 491 On Sycamore Creek, adjoining his own and land of Luke Foley, etc.

9 Apr 1785 John Henderson witnessed Luke Foley's line. That same year, Luke witnessed John Henderson's will. Henderson died 1794 and Charles Thomas and George Hairston administered estate.

Z 446 Samuel Allen 2 Dec 1785 174 On waters of Goblingtown Creek, adjoining Luke Folie's land.

This record from 1787 looks like some kind of vote. Some of the names have the word "disputed" after them, so apparently all identities and the right to vote were checked. All names are numbered:

09 Apr 1787(Henry Co VA DB1:530) [inserted between pp. 530-31] "A poll taken of a section of Delegates at Henry County Courthouse this 9th of April 1787 for Abraham PENN, Esq." [included the following]: 8. Luke Foley 27. William Bolling (disputed) 41. Bartlett Foley 44. Bartlett Foley 65. Joseph Bolling 74. Thomas Richardson 115. Warham Easley 119. Thomas Harbour 128. Francis Turner 150. John Ferrell

Land records indicate that Bartholomew and Barbara were near neighbors of John Burnett and Humphrey Smith on Sycamore Creek. Luke and Mary had land on Goblingtown, Sycamore, and Little Sycamore Creeks:

PLACES NAMED IN DEED BOOK I 1791-1801 Compiled by Charles Leon Harris from Abstracts of Virginia Deed Book No. 1, 1791-1801 published by T.L.C. Genealogy . Foleys Branch of Smith River 371 Humphry SMITH; Thos TENISON South Fork near Polebridge Creek 106, 125, 138, 154, 168, 175, 177, 180, 182, 192, 237, 303, 326, 396, 493, 495, 497, 586, 588, 589 Richard ADAMS; Samuel ALLEN; Lucy BARNARD/BARNART; John, Micajah, Sarah, Zachariah BURNETT; Jesse CORN; Luke FOLEY/FOLLEY; William GARDNER; George HAIRSTON; Benjamin HANCOCK; John HENDERSON; Thomas MITCHELL; Samuel NOE; George PENN; James, John POTEET; John REDD; Daniel, Nathaniel ROSS; Thomas White RUBLE; William SHARP; Humphrey SMITH; Samuel STAPLES; Anthony TITTLE; George WALLER Great Road At Goblintown Creek 432 Charles FOSTER; Benjamin HANCOCK; John KOGER; Samuel NOE At Sycamore Creek 505 John BURNETT; Bartley FOLEY; Elisabeth LAWRENCE; Humphry SMITH

20 361 Luke Foley 25 Apr 1789 629 On branches of Goblingtown Creek, adjoining Adams's Order line.

24 Feb 1790 Luke Foley to William J. Mayo 1/424 Deed for 10 pounds, a certain tract of land in Patrick on the waters of Sycamore Cr, containing about 50 acres, and bounded by sd Mayo's yard, the head of a branch, sd Folie's old line, then down sd old line as specified in the old original patent. Recorded: 24 Feb 1797

1 Jun 1791 Luke Foley to David Harbour Sr 1/11 Deed for 6 pounds 3 shillings, a certain tract of land in Patrick on the branches of Sycamore Cr, and bounded by sd Folly's line near the upper end of sd Harbour's line, Adams' Order line, containing 150 acres. Recorded 10 Oct 1791 Wit: Elisha Harbour, Moses Harbour, Thomas Morrow

20 Jul 1793 William Isham to Luke Foley 1/195 for 10 pounds, a certain tract of land in Patrick on Little Sycamore Cr, a branch of the Irvine River, containing about 170 acres, and bounded by sd Foule's line, thence to Thomas Morrow. The land is warranted against me, my heirs, my wife, Mary, and her heirs. Recorded 28 Aug 1794 Wit: David Harbour, Isum Burnett, John McGuffy, Thos Morrow.

19 Apr 1794 Luke Foley to Jacob Saunders 1/200 for 15 pounds, a certain tract of land in Patrick on the waters of Little Sycamore Cr, containing about 170 acres, and bounded by Wm Isham, Luke Foley, Thomas Morrow. Recorded 28 Aug 1794 Wit: Wm J Mayo, Major Hancock, Val. Mayo.

17 Mar 1798 Luke Foley to John Burnett 1/493 Deed for 15 pounds, a certain tract of land in Patrick on the waters of Goblintown Cr, containing 346 acres, and bounded by Adams' order line. Wit: William J. Mayor, Cornelius Burnett, George Crawford. Recorded Mar 1798

Luke's brother Bartholomew died in 1794.

26 Dec 1796 - One of Bartholomew's daughters, Eleanor "Nellie", sold the land she had inherited from Bartholomew's estate to neighbor Humphrey Smith, who by now was executor of her brother-in-law Cornelius Deweese's estate. Luke witnessed the deed:

"Relinquishment by Elenor Foley, one of the heirs of Bartley Foley, deceased, and have this day sold to Humphrey Smith all and singular my right, title and interest in and to all the lands and tenements which the said Foley died seized of for value received and do hereby relinquish all claims to his estate. Dated December 26, 1796. Signed Elenor Foley Witness David Harbour Sr., Luke Foley, Olevia Smith."

20 Aug 1800 Luke Foley to Rowan & Scott 2/24 Deed

Luke died sometime between 20 Aug 1800 and Apr 1801, when his and Mary's daughter married and was identified on her marriage bond as the "daughter of Mary."

On 26 Aug 1802, Luke and Mary's daughter Mary sold land:

Patrick Co., VA court - AUGUST COURT - (26 August 1802) Order Book 2, pg 7 Aug 26, 1802 - A Deed from Mary Kelley heir at Law of Luke Foley Decd. to J. Saunders further Proved and Ordered to be Recorded.

Aug 1805 - Mary and her son Christopher and son-in-law James Moles sell a tract of land. Why was James Ferrall included on this deed? He was married to Margaret Sharp, daughter of William Sharp:

AUGUST COURT 1805 (29 August 1805) Present: Samuel Packwood, Brett Stovall, John Hughes, Robert Sharp -- Gentlemen Justices A Deed from Joseph Reynolds to Richard Sharp acknowledged & O.R. Also a Deed from James Farral to the same, Proved by 2 Witnesses & O.R. Also a Deed from James Moles, Mary Foley, Christopher Foley and James Ferrall to the same [Richard Sharp]. Proved by 2 Witnesses also & Ordered to be Certified.

"The Widow Foley" referred to below may have been either Mary, widow of Luke, or Barbara Sr., widow of Bartholomew:

NOVEMBER COURT 1805 (28 November 1805) William Sharp Sr. is appointed Surveyor of the road in the Place of Richard Sharp from the top of the Bull Mountain below the said Sharps Place up to the ford of Sycamore at the Widow foleys, and the list filed be his Gang. Major Hancock is Appointed Surveyor of the road from the top of the Bull Mountain to the Branch at the lower(?) end of Foleys old Field, & the list filed be his Gang.

In 1810, only two Foleys were listed on the Patrick Co., VA tax list, although there were several others in the county. They were Luke and Mary's son Christopher, and Gabriel, who was likely a grandson of Luke's brother Bartholomew, but may have been Luke and Mary's grandson. He would change his name to Gabriel Bowling:

1810 Patrick Co., VA tax list Christopher Foley 1 white male over 16 1 horse/cattle

Gabriel Foley 1 white male over 16 2 horse/cattle

In all subsequent years, Gabriel was listed as a Bolling.

Luke and Mary's son Christopher fought in the War of 1812, as shown by this affidavit he signed in the 1853 pension application of Pena Sharp, widow of Robert Sharp. Christopher is unable to even sign his name, which might be an indication of the educational level of the rest of his family, as well:

State of Virginia, County of Patrick SS "On this the 11h day of [month of "November" is blotted or crossed out] AD 1853 personally appeared before me William Critz Jr. a Justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid Christopher Foley who being first duly sworn on his oath declares that he enlisted under Abram Penn a captain in the late war with Great Britain on or about the 1st day of August AD 1814, that he left the county of Patrick in the state aforesaid on the said 10th day of August 1814 that he was in the seventh regiment of Virginia militia commanded by one Saunders (whose name this affiant does not now recollect)..." test his John T. Noel Christopher (X) Foley mark

1813 - Luke's old land was mentioned in a deed:

1813 Jun 26 - Patrick Co, VA - Deed Bk 4:19-20; Recorded: Oct 1813: JAMES HALL to MARTIN JOHNSON.. 261 acres being part of land that JOHN BURNETT bought from Luke Foley on waters of Goblintown Creek [& Smith River] including the plantation where MARTIN JOHNSON NOW LIVES. Wit: GERMAN BAKER, GREENVILLE PENN, DAVID ROSS, JOHN HANCOCK. James Hall moved to Howard Co, MO where he died.

By 1820, Mary seems to have been living with son Christopher. Although it's possible that this was his mother-in-law or someone else, the fact that she deeded land to him the next year indicates it was probably her:

1820 Patrick Co., Va Christopher Foley one female over 45 [probably mother Mary] one male age 36-44 [Christopher] one female 36-44 [Mary Whalen] three females 16-25 two females 10-15 three males under 10

1821, Patrick Co., VA - Mary deeds land to Christopher:

Patrick Co., VA Deeds 16 Apr 1821 Mary Foley to Christopher Foley 6/86 Deed

1830 - She appears to be still living with Christopher:

1830 Patrick Co., VA census: Christopher Foley one female 80-89 [probably mother Mary] One female 50-59 [Mary Whalen?] One male 40-49 [Christopher] One female 20-29 Two males 15-19 One female 15-19 One male 10-14 Two females 5-9 One female under 5

Mary apparently died sometime between 1830 and 1840.

No list of Luke's or Mary's heirs has been found, but the following children may be surmised:

1. George Foley?

A George Foley who may have been a son, nephew, or brother served in the Henry Co., VA militia in 1781 along with Luke's brother Bartholomew, in Capt Thomas Henderson's Company and in John Nevil's.

John Nevil's wife Sarah 25 Jul 1782 had land on the line of Luke Foley, Thomas Morrison, and a Ward. George Foley had been in Nevil's company in 1781.

This George has not been further identified.

2. Bartholomew or Bartlett Foley, Jr.?, b.c. 1765.

This Bartlett Foley may have been the son of either Bartholomew/Bartlett Foley Sr. or of Luke. However, if he was Bartholomew Sr.'s son then he apparently died before his father's death in 1794 without leaving heirs.

He was of voting age in Apr 1787 and listed along with Luke and Luke's brother Bartholomew on a list of voters in Henry Co., VA:

09 Apr 1787(Henry Co VA DB1:530) [inserted between pp. 530-31] "A poll taken of a section of Delegates at Henry County Courthouse this 9th of April 1787 for Abraham PENN, Esq." [included the following]: 8. Luke Foley 27. William Bolling (disputed) 41. Bartlett Foley 44. Bartlett Foley 65. Joseph Bolling

In addition, there is a second record of a Bartlett Foley who seems to have been living least nine years after Bart Sr.'s death. This would seem to argue that he was Luke and Mary's son:

SEPTEMBER COURT 1804 - (27 September 1804) Patrick Co., VA: Wm. Sneed & his Gang is to be considered as Oversaer(?) of the New Road from Silas Ratliffs into the near Bartlett Foley & it is Ordered that they do clear and keep the same in repair according to law.

3. Jeremiah Foley, Sr., b.c. 1765-1770; m.c. 1789, Patrick Co., VA to his first cousin Barbary Foley Jr. [b.c. 1770; d. 1834, Patrick Co., VA; daughter of Bartholomew Foley Sr. and Barbara __]; he d. 1809-1820, Patrick Co., VA.

There is no documentation of Jeremiah being the son of Luke and Mary, but he couldn't have been the son of Bartholomew and Barbara.

4. Patrick Foley?

Patrick Foley gave bond for the marriage of Jeremiah and Barbara Foley's daughter Leona in 1818 in Patrick Co., VA. No further record has bee found of him. It's possible that Jeremiah and Patrick were the same person, or Patrick may have been another son of Luke and Mary's.

Most of the information on daughter Mary was provided by researcher Elaine Pfitzer:

5. Mary Foley, m. Barnabas Kelley [b. by or c.1760; d. by 1828];

1782 Henry Co, VA tax list, where Barnabas paid one poll and tax on one horse.[iii] Among those on the same 1782 list were Luke Foley and Richard Pilson.

Patrick Co., VA court - AUGUST COURT - (26 August 1802) Order Book 2, pg 7 "A Deed from Mary Kelley heir at Law of Luke Foley Decd. to J. Saunders further Proved and Ordered to be Recorded."

"Heir at law" means one entitled to inherit property from a deceased person by law when a will hasn't been found. This Mary could have been either Luke's widow Mary or a married daughter. The argument against it being his widow Mary is that she continued to be referred to in legal documents after this date as Mary Foley.

Patrick CO VA, Deeds, 1828-1835, Vol.7-8, Book 7, Page 20: April 8, 1828. "Articles of agreement between Thomas Kelly of the one part and John Kelly of the other part (both of the county of Patrick and State of Virginia.) Witnesseth that where as the said Thomas Kelly being the lawful heir of Barnabus Kelly deceased and he having as his believes and unequitable title to these tracts of land lying in the county of Patrick of which the said Barnabus Kelly otherwise a right by his intermarriage with Mary Foley late of this County and daughter of Luke Foley deceased. He the said Thomas Kelly doth hereby authorise and permit the said John Kelly his brother to employ council in the name of said Thomas, sue for and recover the aforesaid tracts of land or either of them as he may be advised, and if he should recover the said land or any part therof the said Thomas doth hereby for himself and his heirs relinquish to the said John Kelly and his heirs all the right and title which he may have thereto in ___? of his being the lawful heir of Barnabus Kelly deceased and more over he doth oblige himself and his heirs after the recovery of the said lands to make the said John Kelly or his heirs a good and lawful deed to the same under the penalty of five hundred dollars. In testimony where of the said Thomas Kelly hath here unto set his hand and seal this 8th day of April 1828." Signed his mark, Thomas X Kelly. Signed and sealed in presence of: M.Sandefur, M.S.Sandefur, A.H.Sandefur. Patrick April Court 1828 The within agreement between Thomas Kelly and John Kelly with the certificate there on and ___? was exhibited in court examined, and ordered to be recorded. Test, A. H. Sandefur DC .

An 1828 deed from Patrick Co, Va mentions that Barnabas was from Franklin Co, VA. (Note: Franklin Co was formed in 1786 from Bedford and Henry Counties).

Patrick CO VA, Deeds, 1828-1835, Vol.7-8, Book 7, Page 36: April 26, 1828. "Articles of agreement on this day entered into between Mary Kelly widow of Barnabus Kelly deceased of the county of Franklin of the one part and John Kelly of the County of Patrick of the other part. Witnesseth where as she said Barnabus Kelly at his death had good title to these tracts of land situated lying and being in the county of Patrick, which title he acquired by his intermarriage with his wife who was the daughter of Luke Foley deceased. Now the said Mary Kelly on her part doth hereby relinquish to the said John Kelly her son all the rights and dower which she hath in and to the aforesaid tracts of land either in law or equality, the said Mary Kelly doth hereby authorize John Kelly to employ council if necessary and sue to recover the said tract of land, or either of them, or any part there of and said Mary Kelly doth hereby relinquish to him the said John Kelly and his heirs all the rights and title, interest and claim which she have thereto or otherwise and more over of the said John Kelly or his heirs, exectors or administrators shall receive the said tracts of land or either of them or any part thereof, this the said Mary Kelly doth hereby oblige herself her heirs under the penalty of five hundred dollars to make him the said John Kelly or his legal representative a good and lawful right to the same against all persons claiming ___? her. In Testimony whereof the said Mary Kelly have here unto set hand and affixed her seal the 26th day of April 1828." Mary X Kelly Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of: William Hutson, Richard Kelly, Rebecca Kelly. Patrick May Court 1828 The within agreement between Mary Kelly and John Kelly with the certificate thereon and ___? was exhibited in court, examined and ordered to be recorded. Test, M.Sandefur DC

Patrick CO VA, Deeds, 1828-1835, Vol.7-8, Book 7, Page 36: May 3, 1828. "Articles of agreement this day entered into between Richard Kelly and Rebecca Kelly children and heirs of Barnabus Kelly deceased both of the county of Franklin of the one part and John Kelly of Patrick County of the other part. Witnesseth that where as the said Barnabus Kelly deceased at his death had legal title to three tracts of land lying in the county of Patrick which title he acquired by his intermarriage with his wife who was the daughter of Luke Foley deceased. Now the said Richard and Rebecca as heirs of the said Barnabus Kelly deceased do hereby arthorize and permit the said John Kelly their brother to employ council in their names if necessary, sue for and recover the aforesaid tracts of land or either of them or any part thereof - and they do hereby relinquish to him the said John Kelly and his heirs all the rights, title or claim which either of them or thier heirs have thereof either or heirs of the said Barnabus Kelly deceased or otherwise. And moreover if the said John Kelly, his heirs, exectors or ___? administrators shall recover the said tract of land or either of them or any part there of thenthe said Richard and Rebecca Kelly do hereby oblige themselves, their heirs. And under the penalty of five hundred dollars each, to make to him the said John Kelly or his legal representation a good and lawful right to the same all persons claiming heirs. In testimony whereof the said Richard and Rebecca Kelly have here unto set their hand and affixed their seals this 3rd day of May 1828." Richard X Kelly Rebecca X Kelly. Signed, sealed in presence of : no names written. Patrick May Court 1828 The within agreement between Richard Kelly, Rebecca Kelly and John Kelly with the certificate thereon and ___?, as is exhibited in court, examined and ordered to be recorded. Test, W.Sandefur DC

Patrick CO VA, Deeds, 1828-1835, Vol.7-8, Book 8, Page 160: Feb 6, 1833. "We Richard Kelly, Nelly Kelly, Kelly heirs and distributies of Luke Foley deceased do oblige ourselves our heirs and to make James Branch of Patrick CO VA his heirs __ a good and lawful right and title to a certain tract of land lying and being in this county of Patrick on the waters of Sycamore Creek and North Mays River containing four hundred acres more or less, and under the penalty of four hundred dollars. In testimony where of we have here unto at our hands and seals this 6th day of Feb 1833." Richard Kelly Nelly Kelly witnesses: Joseph P. Terry, Henry B. Terry, Wm McGhee. Patrick Feb. Court 1833 This title bond from Richard Kelly and Nelly to James Branch with the certificate of proof before the deputy clerk therein and said was presented in court, examined and ordered to be recorded. Test A. Stephens C

In 1854, Carter Co, TN, John Kelly, brother of Julia Ann Kelly Hunt, and son of Thomas Kelly, gained power of attorney regarding some land that belonged to his father. This land was the same that Thomas had inherited from his father, Barnabas, in Patrick Co, VA. The document makes mention of Surry NC. [xv]

Barnabas Kelly of Surry Co, NC Barnabas Kelly was found on both the 1790 and 1800 Surry Co, NC census. He is the only Kelly in Surry in 1790. In 1800 there were three Kellys in Surry: Barnabas, Joseph, and John. John Kelly was from Maryland, and no connection has ever been made between him and the other two Kellys. Unfortunately, the 1800 census is in alphabetical order, and it is impossible to determine the area where Barnabas was living. The 1790 census is in a sort of rough alphabetical order by district. Charlie White kindly determined that Barnabas was somewhere in or near the Deep Creek area. On the Surry tax list of 1800 Barnabas is listed with 88 acres; no watercourse or other location is given.

1790 Surry NC census 2 males of 16 and up, 1 female 1800 Surry Co, NC Census 1 male 45 and over, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-44 NOTE FROM KIM: From this census, Barnabas was at least 45, which would make his birth year about 1755. He could have been older.

Mary Foley Kelly's children (maybe others):

1) Thomas Kelly, born about 1784, and died between 1838-1854. He married Elizabeth Hunt. Their daughter, Julia Ann Kelly, married John Brooks. Elizabeth Hunt was the daughter of David Hunt. David Hunt was found in Surry NC census, deed, and will records, and was listed in Davis' District, 1820. He was married to Juliatha (various spellings).

NOTE FROM ELAINE PFITZER: "Elizabeth Hunt Kelly, wife of Thomas, died after 1829 and before 1837. She and Kelly children are mentioned in the Will of her father, David Hunt, 1829. Thomas and Elizabeth Hunt Kelly's children were: Richard b. about 1811, Julia Ann b. about 1812 and d. Dec 1870, Grayson CO TX, John b. June 11, 1830 and d. Feb. 18, 1917, Rowan CO KY, David, Hannah/Hanner, And a Rebecca has also been mentioned. The Power of Attorney said 5 heirs and gave no names except John. I [Elaine Pfitzer] am thinking the Rebecca could be part of Hannah's name."

2) John Kelly

3) Richard Kelly, m. Nelly Foley [b.c. 1793, Patrick Co, VA]

4) Rebecca Kelly, b.c. 1809, VA; m. Moses Pilson [son of Richard Pilson of Henry Co, VA];

Moses and Mary [??] were in Rockford, Surry Co, NC by 1860.

6. Nancy Foley, b.c. 1780-1785, Patrick Co., VA; m. 24 Apr 1801, Patrick Co., VA to James Moles [b. 1788, VA; d. 1860-1870, Chesterfield Co., VA; son of Jeremiah Moles, Sr. and Lydia Smithy]; she d. by 1850, Patrick or Chesterfield Co., VA.

She was identified on her marriage record as the daughter of Mary Foley (Luke having died). Richardson Davis (or Richard Davis), husband of Bartholomew Foley Sr.'s daughter Rachel gave bond for her marriage.

1805 - James signed as her husband when she and her mother and brother Christopher sold land to Richard Sharp. [Why did James Ferrall also sign?]:

AUGUST COURT 1805 (29 August 1805) Patrick Co., VA "A Deed from Joseph Reynolds to Richard Sharp acknowledged & O.R. Also a Deed from James Farral to the same, Proved by 2 Witnesses & O.R. Also a Deed from James Moles, Mary Foley, Christopher Foley and James Ferrall to the same. Proved by 2 Witnesses also & Ordered to be Certified."

1808 - APRIL COURT (28 April 1808) Patrick Co., VA "A Deed from George Lackey to James Moles Proved & ordered recorded."

1809 - James Moles, Richard Thomas, and Gabriel (Foley) Bolling all served on a jury together:

1809 - (28 April 1809) Patrick Co., VA Lockhart v Sharp, a Jury Sworn to wit, Jesse Reynolds, Levy Johnson, Stephen Chilton, John Hart, Isham Harris, Jos. Newman, Madison Hughes, M. Sandifur, John Hanby, Wm. Witt, John Turner, William Allen & John Allen. Verdct returned for the Deft. & Ordered to be recorded. Richard Thomas 1 day for Lockhart v Sharp. William Burnett 1 day for Lockhart v Sharp. James Moles 1 day for Sharp ads Lockhart. John Chitwood is allowed 1 days attendance for Sharp ads Lo.... Richard Harbour 1 day for Lockhart v Sharp. Barnabas Belisle 1 day for the same. Gabriel Bolling 1 day for Sharp ads. Lockhart. Samuel Harris 1 day for the same ads same. William Sharp Jr. 1 day for Lockhart v Sharp. Jeremiah Burnett Jr. is allowed 1 day for Lockhart v Sharp Francis Pilson is allowed 1 day for Sharp ads Lockhart Obadiah Askew is allowed 1 day for Lockhart v Sharp.

1810 Patrick Co., VA tax list James Moles

23 Feb 1813, Patrick Co., VA - James and Nancy sell their land in preparation for their move to Chesterfield Co., VA where James' parents had been married and where his mother's family continued to live:

PATRICK COUNTY, VA - COURT - Order Book "2" (Selected Entries, 1813) FEBRUARY COURT (25 February 1813) "Present: Gabriel Penn, John Tatum, Richard Thomas, Robert Sharp -- Gentlemen Justices of the Court A Deed from James Moles & wife to John Slaughter, Proved & ordered to be recorded. Also the Dedimus of the Relinquishment of his wife Nancy Moles dower to the same was returned & ordered to be recorded."

Between Feb 1813 and Mar 1816, they moved to Chesterfield Co., VA, where James witnessed a will:

Will of Mary Bilbo: 5 March 1816; Chesterfield Co., VA; Daughter Mary Robertson, wearing apparel, daughter Peggy Alvis, all the rest of property. Exec: Peggy Alvis & friend James Scott. Witnesses: Caleb Bradley, John Mason & James Moles.

The 1820 census showed them with seven daughters and one son:

1820 census, Chesterfield Co., VA, p. 201 James Moles 1-0-0-0-1-0 2-4-1-1-0

1830 census, Chesterfield Co., VA, p. 454 James Moles

1840 census, Upper District, Chesterfield Co., VA, p. 191 James Moles

The 1850 census shows James living as a widower with two of his daughters:

1850 census, Chesterfield Co., VA, family #323 James Moles M 72 Virginia Jane Moles F 42 Sophia Moles F 47 Lucy Chandley F 12 Virginia

James M. Moles, b. 1824, was living next door to James Sr. and was likely another son. James Sr. was living with a widowed Mary Hyde who was probably one of his daughters:

1860 census, Manchester, Chesterfield Co., VA, p. 361 J.M. Moles, 36, laborer, VA James M. b. 1824 N.C. (female), 25, VA ? C. (female, 7, VA Jas. ?., 4, VA Frances Jackson (female), 23, VA [next door] Mary Hyde, 57, VA Alice, 15, VA Eldridge Chandler, 23, blacksmith, VA Jas. Moles, 80, VA

Nancy Foley's children:

1) Sophia Moles, b. 1803, Patrick Co., VA

2) Mary Moles?, b. 1803 or 1805-1810, Patrick Co., VA; m. __ Hyde [d. by 1860]; 1860 father living with her in Chesterfield Co., VA.

3) Jane Moles, b. 1808, Patrick Co., VA; 1850 unmarried living with father and sister Sophia;

1832 - Chesterfield Co. VA; OB 27, p. 488; Feb. 1832 "Jane Moles charged James Kelly with being the father of her bastard child [child named in a later order as John Moles]"

Jane Moles' child: i. John Moles, b.c. 1831, Chesterfield Co., VA; not found on 1850 census.

4) daughter Moles, b. 1805-1810, Patrick Co., VA

5) daughter Moles, b. 1810-1820, Patrick Co., VA

6) Josiah Moles?, b. 1813-1815; m. Jane __ [b. 1815, VA];

7) daughter Moles, b. 1810-1820, Patrick Co., VA

8) James M. Moles?, b. 1824; m. Nancy P. __

9) possibly others

6. Christopher Foley, b. 1784, Henry Co., VA; m. 12 Apr 1803, Patrick Co., VA to Mary Whalen [b. 1883, VA; d. 1850-1860, Patrick Co., VA; daughter of John Whalen]; he d. 1860-1870, Patrick Co., VA.

John Whalen was surety for the marriage.

1810 Patrick Co., VA tax list Christopher Foley 1 white male over 16 1 horse/cattle

In the War of 1812, Christopher served in the 7 Reg't (Saunders) VA Militia:

State of Virginia, County of Patrick "On this the 11h day of [month of "November" is blotted or crossed out] AD 1853 personally appeared before me William Critz Jr. a Justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid Christopher Foley who being first duly sworn on his oath declares that he enlisted under Abram Penn a captain in the late war with Great Britain on or about the 1st day of August AD 1814, that he left the county of Patrick in the state aforesaid on the said 10th day of August 1814 that he was in the seventh regiment of Virginia militia commanded by one Saunders (whose name this affiant does not now recollect)..." test his John T. Noel Christopher (X) Foley mark

[source?] "In 1818 Major Hancock (son of John D. Hancock) of Wayne Co KY gave power-of-attorney to a William Hancock of Patrick Co VA to sell land in Patrick Co "where he once lived". (DB 5 p 194 Patrick Co VA, dated 7 Nov 1818), recorded April Court 1819 and witnessed by Christopher Foley, Thomas Vaughn, Matthew Hall and Jesse Corn. This land of 292 acres on Sycamore Creek was later sold to Thomas Morrison..."

1820 Patrick Co., Va Christopher Foley one female over 45 [probably mother Mary] one male age 36-44 [Christopher] one female 36-44 [Mary Whalen] three females 16-25 two females 10-15 three males under 10

1821, Patrick Co., VA - His mother Mary deeded him land:

Patrick Co., VA Deeds 16 Apr 1821 Mary Foley to Christopher Foley 6/86 Deed

JUNE COURT (16 June 1825) Patrick Co., VA "To James Hopkins as surveyor of a road for 4 days services $2.00 To Edward Thomas as ditto for 5 days services 2.50 To Christopher Foley as ditto for 6 days."

1830 - His mother appears to still be living with him:

1830 Patrick Co., VA census, p. 153 Christopher Foley one female 80-89 [probably mother Mary] One female 50-59 [Mary Whalen] One male 40-49 [Christopher] One female 20-29 Two males 15-19 One female 15-19 One male 10-14 Two females 5-9 One female under 5

1833 June 7 - Patrick Co., VA - DB 8:163 Christopher Foley & wife Mary..sold to Micah Johnson [JR] of Patrick.. $127.25 for 130 acres on Waters of Little Sycamore Creek of Smiths River..Lines: beg. on the creek..up a ridge along said Foleys line to a fence..to top of ABNER/Abneys RIDGE..to Richard Thomas line.. Wit: Richard Harbor, Jeremiah Burnett, RICHARD HOUCHINS.

1840 census, Patrick Co., VA, p. 61 Christopher Foley One male 50-60; b. 1780-1790 - Christopher One female 60-70 -

24 Apr 1847, James Foley purchases 200 acres on Sycamore Creek from Crawford Turner for land originally owned by Christopher Foley.

In 1850, Christopher and Mary still have daughter Elizabeth at home, who has a daughter of her own:

1850 census, Patrick Co., VA, p. 408 house #7 Christopher Foley M 66 Virginia Mary Foley F 67 Virginia Elizabeth Foley F 23 Virginia Mary Foley F 2 Virginia

Mary died sometime between 1850 and 1860.

In 1860, Elizabeth is still in the household, but now has three children:

1860 census, Ararat, Patrick Co., VA Christopher Foley, 77, occupation "killing felus"?, VA Elizabeth, 35, weaving, VA Mary, 12, VA Lucy E., 5, VA Samuel J., 1, VA

Christopher Foley's children:

1) Daughter Foley, b. 1803/1804, Patrick Co., VA

2) Daughter Foley, b. 1803/1804, Patrick Co., VA

3) Daughter Foley, b. 1803/1804, Patrick Co., VA

4) Daughter Foley, b. 1805-1810, Patrick Co., VA Perhaps the Sarah Foley, b.c. 1807, Patrick Co., VA; m. 5 Jan 1834, Patrick Co., VA to Benjamin Terry.

5) Daughter Foley, b. 1810, Patrick Co., VA

6) James Foley, b. 23 Mar 1812, Patrick Co., VA; m. Mar 1809, Patrick Co., VA to Nancy Foley [daughter of Jeremiah Foley and Barbara Foley Jr.]; he d. 2 Feb 1886, Patrick Co., VA. His death record names his father Christopher.

James Foley's children i. Bluford J. Foley, b. 15 Sep 1833, Patrick Co., VA ii. Elizabeth Foley, b.: 4 Oct 1834, Patrick Co., VA iii. Hardin Christopher Foley, b. 23 Feb 1838, Patrick Co, VA iv. Sarah Foley, b. 15 Oct 1840, Patrick Co., VA v. Ruth Foley, b. 9 Dec 1842, Patrick Co., VA vi. Lucinda Foley, b. 13 Mar 1847, Patrick Co., VA vii. McTyler Foley, b. 13 Feb 1851, Patrick Co., VA

7) Son Foley, b. 1810-1815, Patrick Co., VA

8) Son Foley, b. 1820, Patrick Co., VA ?? Fleming Foley, b. 1819, Patrick Co., VA

1850 census, Patrick county, part of, Patrick, VA, p. 369 Fleming Foley, 35, laborer Virginia six slaves

1850 - five doors away was: Wm R Ayres M 27 Virginia Catharine Ayres F 26 Virginia Andrew J Ayres M 9 Virginia Nancy Meridith F 20 Virginia Richard F Faley (or Foley) M 3 Virginia

9) Daughter Foley, b. 1821-1825, Patrick Co., VA Probably Easter Foley, b. 1822, Patrick Co., VA; m. 17 Jul 1845, Patrick Co., VA to John B. Williams [son of Samuel Williams and Lavinia __]; she d. after 1861.

10) Daughter Foley, b. 1821-1825, Patrick Co., VA

11) Elizabeth Foley, b. 28 Sep 1828, Patrick Co., VA; she d. 13 Jun 1905, Patrick Co., VA.

Elizabeth Foley's children: i. Mary Foley, b. 1848, Patrick Co., VA ii. Lucy E. Foley, b. 1855, Patrick Co., VA iii. Samuel G. Foley, b. 1859 or 10 Dec 1855, Patrick Co., VA; m. 22 Jul 1887, Stuart Co., VA to Ruth Boyd [daughter of James Boyd and Maza Mary Hiatt]; he d. 8 Dec 1933, Patrick Co., VA.

Possible grandchildren of Luke and Mary were Gabriel Foley Bowling and his sister Arminta Foley Bowling, apparently children of James Bowling by an unmarried daughter of either Bartholomew and Barbara Foley or of Luke and Mary Foley:

i. Gabriel Foley Bolling, b. 1789; registered his marriage 1st 19 Nov 1813 as Gabriel Foley and again on 14 Dec 1813 as Gabriel Bolling, Patrick Co., VA, both times to Elizabeth Tuggle; m. 2nd 15 Oct 1849, Franklin Co., VA to Katherine Sally LESUER [b. 8 Apr 1800, VA; d. 1870-1880, Floyd Co., VA; daughter of Martel Lesuer and Elizabeth Bacon]; he d. 1868, Floyd Co., VA.

19 Nov 1813, Patrick Co., VA - Gabriel Foley married to Elizabeth Tuggle. Surety John Elgin.

14 DEC 1813, Patrick Co., VA - Gabriel Boling (Sr.) and Elizabeth Tuggle. Min. Jesse Jones.

Patrick Co., VA deed book 1, p. 578, 30 Nov 1798. "James Bolin grants to Gabriel Foley and Arteminey Foley several items including food, bed and pig."

Gabriel Foley was listed on the 1809 Patrick Co., VA tax list as Gabriel Bolling:

1809 Patrick Co. Left to right: Free tithes - Blacks over 16 - Blacks over 12 & under 16 - Horses Gabriel Bolling 1 - 0 - 0 - 1

In 1810, Gabriel was again listed a Foley, he and his brother Christopher were the only two Foleys on the list that year:

1810 Patrick Co., VA tax list Christopher Foley 1 white male over 16 1 horse/cattle

Gabriel Foley 1 white male over 16 2 horse/cattle

In all subsequent years, Gabriel was listed as a Bolling.

In 1820, he was listed one door away from Marvel Bolling:

1820 Patrick Co., VA census, p. 125 Gabriel Bolling 2-0-0-0-1-0 3-0-1-1-0 One male 26-44; b. 1776-1794 [Gabriel] One female 26-44; b. 1776-1794 [Elizabeth] One female 16-25; b. 1795-1804 [?] Two males under 10; b. 1810-1820 [John & Henry] Three females under 10; b. 1810-1820 [Mary, Sarah, & Nancy]

1820 - From Patrick County Wills, Inventories, and Accounts, 1791-1823, p. 184 "Property sold of the Estate of MILLIE ROBERTSON, deceased, widow of DAVID ROBERTSON, deceased. Includes: Furniture, pewter, Bible, books, tables, kitchen items, farming equipment and livestock. Sales to: ELIJAH DEHART, RACHEL DAVIS, JOHN ELGIN, GABRIEL BOLLING, MRS. NANCY HUBBARD, WILLIAM MCALEXANDER, JESSE DEHART, WILLIAM CANADY, BENJAMIN HUBBARD, JOHN HUBBARD, JONATHAN JUBBARD, JESSE HUBBARD, WILLIAM CONNER, MARVILL BOWLING, SAMUEL HARRIS, ARTHUR GARVIN, RICHARD HOPKINS, CRAWFORD BURNETT, PRIOR PENDLETON, Total:$230.66 Returned, Patrick County, Virginia, Court 1820"

1830 census, Patrick Co., VA, p. 145 Gabriel Balling

1840 census, Patrick Co., VA, p. 130 Gabriel Bowlin

1850 census, Patrick Co., VA Gabriel BollingM62Virginia Catharine BollingF50Virginia William McgheeM15Virginia 5 slaves

1860 census, Floyd Court House, Floyd Co., VA, p. 613 Gabriel Bolling, 71, VA Catherine, 60, VA

1870 census, Floyd Court House, Floyd Co., VA, p. 72 Catherine Bolling, 70, VA Marliten? Bartley (female), 20, domestic, VA Mary A. Bolling, 27, domestic, VA Lewis Poff, 24, farm laborer, VA Mack Poff, 26, farm laborer, VA

Gabriel Foley Bowling's children:

1) Mary Bowling, b. 1816, Patrick Co., VA; m. 15 Jul 1835, Patrick Co., VA to Claibourn Thompson [b.c. 1816, VA; son of Elisha Thompson and Mary Dickerson Richardson];

2) Sarah A. Bowling, b.c. 1817, Patrick Co., VA; m. 29 Dec 1834, Patrick Co., VA to James Washington Richardson [b. Mar 1817, VA; d. after 1900; son of John Gates and Lucy __];

3) John W. Bowling, b.c. 1818, Patrick Co., VA; m. 25 Aug 1836, Patrick Co., VA to Elizabeth Hubbard [b. 1822; daughter of Benjamin Hubbard and and Emilia Conner];

4) Nancy Bowling, b. 1819, Patrick Co., VA; m. 29 Nov 1840, Patrick Co., VA to George Washington Conner [b.c. 1817, VA; d. 1860-1870]; she d. after 1870, Fort Chiswell, Wythe Co., VA

5) Henry T. Bowling, b.c. 1820, Patrick Co., VA; m. 6 May 1839, Patrick Co., VA to and Elizabeth Eleanor Burnett [daughter of Jeremiah Burnett and Elizabeth Cox]; he d. after 1880, Floyd Co., VA.

6) Gabriel P. Bowling, Jr., b. 10 Oct 1823, Patrick Co., VA; m. 17 Nov 1846, Patrick Co., VA to J. Alaminta Adams [b. 24 Feb 1827, Patrick Co., VA; d. 13 Mar 1907, Patrick Co., VA; daughter of Notley Price Adams and Celia Akers]; he d. 29 Jan 1885, Patrick Co., VA; buried Gabriel Bowling Jr. Cemetery, Buffalo Ridge, Patrick Co., VA.

ii. Arminta Foley Bowling, b.c. 1791, Patrick Co., VA; m. 15 Jan 1815, Patrick Co., VA to John Mobbs [he d. probably in Wilson Co., TN]; she d. 1837, Patrick Co., VA.

15 Jan 1815, Patrick Co., VA - John Mobbs and Mincey Bolling. Sur. Gabriel Bolling and Thomas Harbour.

1798 - James Bowlen gave property (looks like support) to Gabriel and "Arteminey" Foley. Was he their father?

Patrick Co., VA deed book 1, p. 578, 30 Nov 1798. "James Bolin grants to Gabriel Foley and Arteminey Foley several items including food, bed and pig."

She used the name Bowling on her marriage record. Her brother Gabriel Bowling gave bond.

1830 census, Patrick Co., VA John Mobbs One male 50-60; b. 1770-1780 One female 20-30; b. 1800-1810 Two males 10-15; b. 1815-1820 One male 5-10; b. 1815-1820 Two females 5-10; b. 1820-1830 One male under 5; b. 1825-1830 One female under 5; b. 1825-1830

Arminta Foley Bowling's children:

1) James Mobbs, b. 1816, Patrick Co., VA

1860 census, Nashville, Mine Creek Twp, Homestead Co., AR, p. 878 [next door to brother John] James Mobbs, 45, TN Sally, 85, TN John T., 17, TN Margaret, 15, AR Sally, 13, AR William, 11, AR Betty, 7, AR Infant boy, 6 mos, AR

2) Andrew Mobbs?, m. Nancy Merritt; he d. 1880, Faulkerson, Scott Co., VA.

3) Jesse Mobbs, b. 1821, Patrick Co., VA; m. 9 May 1847, Rutherford Co., TN to Martha "Missouri" Merritt.

1860 census, Columbus, Saline Twp, Hempstead Co., AR, p. 849 Jessey Mobbs, 30, NC Missouri S.J., 29, TN Tennessee A., 10, TN Wm. L., 9, TN Mary B., 6, TN Sarah J., 5, TN Minda E., 4, AR Frances (female), 3, AR John A.A., 1, AR Jerry, 8 mos, AR Nancy A., 12, TN

1870 census, Sevier Co., AR Jesse Mobbs M 49y Virginia Missouri Mobbs F 44y Tennessee Nancy A Mobbs F 23y Tennessee Mary E Mobbs F 18y Tennessee Sarah Mobbs F 17y Tennessee Ariminta Mobbs F 16y Arkansas Frances Mobbs F 15y Arkansas John A Mobbs M 14y Arkansas Jesse Mobbs M 13y Arkansas Nathan Mobbs M 11y Arkansas Frederick Mobbs M 9y Arkansas Louisa Mobbs F 4y Arkansas

4) John Mobbs, b. 1832, probably Patrick Co., VA or NC; m.c. 1849, TN to Mary __ [b. 1831, TN];

1860 census, Nashville, Mine Creek Twp, Homestead Co., AR, p. 878 [next door to brother James] John Mobbs, 28, TN Mary, 29, TN Taylor, 10, TN Minter (female), 8, TN Frances (female), 6, TN Thomas, 4, AR John, 1, AR

Family Members

Parents: unknown

Spouse: Mary (unknown) Foley (1748–1831)

Siblings: unknown

Children: Jeremiah Foley (1765–1816)

Sources

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106063479/luke-foley